Speedway Flyer, Volume 23, Number 15, Indianapolis, Marion County, 15 April 1954 — Page 3

Thursday, April 15,1954

1954-56 Symphony Artists Announced

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BUncli* Artur Thebom Ruben*tein The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, celebrating its 25th Anniversary, has arranged fdr an outstanding array of artists to appear during the 1954-55 season, according to Alan Meissner, Symphony Manager. Included in the group of world-famous soloists to perform under the baton of Dr. Fabien Sevitzky next season are such well known favorites as Artur Rubinstein, pianist; lovely Metropolitan Opera star Blanche Thebom, and Yehudi Menuhin, violinist. sOther artists appearing with the Orchestra as it rounds out a quarter of a century as one of the nation’s “top ten” symphonies are Irene Jordan, soprano, and Mack Harrell, barytone; Pierre Luboshutz and Gen i a Nemenoff, duo-pianists; and such solo pianists as Maria Tipo, Eugene Istomin and Clifford Curzon. Miss Jordan, Miss Tipo, and Mr. Curzon, incidentally, will be making their first appearance with the Indianapolis Symphony. Guest Conductor A well known Guest Conductor will supplement the above list, and Dr. Sevitzky will complete the subscription list with two pair of orchestral concerts. A total of 12 pair of concerts will be presented during the 1954-55 season and season ticket orders are now being accepted. According to Mr. Meissner, a season ticket purchase enables the music lover to attend f 2 concerts for the price of 8. He also pointed out that an additional savings of 5% is possible by purchasing tickets prior to May Ist. A $5.00 deposit is sufficient to hold reservations and purchases may be made at the Symphony Office, Murat Theatre, PL. 9596, Indianapolis. Guess What I Did Unexpected guests dropped in ’round six, And oh! my goodness, was I in a fix! The dishes weren’t done, house wasn’t swept; The furniture wasn’t dusted And I could have wept! My hair was rolled up, I had dinner to make And for the church bazaar I had a cake to bake! Nancy Ellen Young

SYMPHONY FUND CAMPAIGN The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is currently engaged in what Herbert E. Wilson, President of the Symphony Board, has termed “the most important fund raising campaign in the entire history of the Orchestra.” A total of $250,000 is being sought to carry on the Orchestra’s activities and Wilson stated “the outcome will determine whether or not the city of Indianapolis will continue to have a major symphony orchestra.” In explaining the financial situation of the Orchestra, Mr. Wilson said, “At the present time, the Orchestra is having to borrow against anticipated income in order to meet the expenses of today. “For many years, the major portion of this deficit has been met 10 or 12 business firms and private individuals,” he said. “This type of operation whereby the Orchestra lives from crisis to crisis and is forced to depend upon the generosity of so few is both precarious and unbusiness-like. “The paradox which exists is ironic,” he declared. “While the financial condition is serious, attendance is at an all-time high.” He reported that a total of 132,000 persons attended concerts last year, the best per capita support in the nation, including 31,000 children, who attended without charge. “Such benefits to the children of our community alone justify the Orchestra’s existence,” Mr. Wilson commented. He then went on to explain the need for annual fund campaign. “No symphony Orchestra in the nation is self supporting. The explanation for that is that admission prices have remained the same while costs have more than doubled. Throdgh a maintenance campaign, the Orchestra is able to perform at a price the average sometime in June or July, person can afford.” Mr. Wilson also pointed out that the Indianapolis Symphony Oroperates on a budget of $252,000, “which is the lowest in the nation. Dollar for dollar, the people of this city are getting more music for their money than any in the nation.” In terming the goal of $250,000 “an absolutely necessity,” Mr. Wilson said, “Once these facts are fully realized and understood, I am confident that the people of Indianapolis and Indiana will respond with the support their Or-

chestra so richly deserves.” He stated that “the first $50,000 will be used to pay off present indebtedness, with the remaining $200,000 being used to set up a genuine Maintenance Fund, enabling the Orchestra to operate on a sound business basis.” Chairman of the campaign is Roscoe C. Clark, Public Relations Manager of Eli Lilly Co. Other top leadership, includes Russell McDermott and Harry Wade, local insurance executives serving as Co-Chairmen of the Patron’s'Division, and Richard Smith, attorney, heading the Sponsors’ Division.

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